Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a hot tub, steps from Gion Corner

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Exterior
Special Room with Garden (Check-in before 9PM) | Terrace/patio
Public bath
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$306
11 July - 12 July

Explore the area

Map
44-8 Bishamon-cho, Higashioji-dori, Matsubara-agaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0812
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room (Check-in before 9PM)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Special Room with Garden (Check-in before 9PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Futons

Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Futons

Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

Standard Japanese Room, Japanese Futon (Check-in before 9PM)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

Twin Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

Family Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Futons

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

Suite With Garden View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe places you in the centre of Kyoto, steps from Gion Corner and within a short 5-minute stroll of Yasaka Shrine. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include a hot tub, a front desk safe and a water dispenser. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a short walk of this 4-property class Gion ryokan include Shijo Street and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン勝鞍 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪納豆創作料理夏豆 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪にしぶち飯店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪真ん中つるる - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe

Ryokan with a hot tub, steps from Gion Corner
As a guest of Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe, you'll find a hot tub, a garden, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto ryokan.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 8:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room dining only
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not provide vegetarian, halal meals, or gluten free and most dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.
This property cannot accommodate requests for dietary restrictions. Any special meal requests must be received at least 7 days in advance of arrival. Special requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

As of 6 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe on 11 July 2025 start from AU$306.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

No, Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kyoto Ryokan The Kinoe Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 329 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

oana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very clean. Beds comfortable. Breakfast was traditional but good. Minimal English from hotel staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and the kaiseke dinner offered in your room was incredible, the location is great as well as you can walk to Ninenzaka in less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and very helpful. The kaiseki dinner was very good and portions were generous. The Ryokan is as advertised!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ran

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful authentic Japanese style inn with very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service in a very comfortable dueling. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first ryokan experience and it was excellent. The place offered authentic Japanese living, dining, and bathing experience. The warm and care hospitality was most impressive. Highly recommended to stay if you visit Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very comfortable room for the 4 of us. Walkable area to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lilian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very wonderful Ryokan expierence! We paid for both the dinner and breakfast, both of which were very sensible and delicious. I do believe that it is worth the extra added cost, especially the dinner, which is served in our room. The breakfast was served in a dining room on the 2nd floor, which was still nice but definitely a different feeling. We had the choice to choose from three different time slots: I think we ate at 6:30PM (latest available) and 8:00 AM (2nd option). I will say in terms of service, that I did not feel like the staff was very involved in the process of the expierence as much as I had hoped. For dinner we had a little English menu to explain the dishes in front of us, but this was not true for breakfast. For some members of our party who were unfamiliar with Japanese food, a little explaination would have been wonderful. I felt similarly about the lack of explaination about the public baths and our yukatas. Perhaps this expection was unrealistic and imposing of me, but something to note for those who had a similar expectation. For my party, we were shown our rooms, explained the TV remote and left alone for the entirety of the stay. Note on public bath- it is TINY. Do not come with the expectation of a proper onsen type bath. It comfortably fits 4 ppl MAX. Bedroom was beautiful and clean, futon beds were firm but comfortable. They allow you to store luggage after checkout which was very wondeful. We stored until 3PM for free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Helene

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A beautiful, traditional Japanese experience. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Lovely public bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinoe staff were all so very kind and helpful. The room was beautiful and the breakfast was delicious. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful experience here. The staff was absolutely amazing and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dariy, Sofia

Travelled with family
Overall it was a bit overrated. The pictures did not exactly correspond to the real situation, probably it used to be like that once upon a time, but it needs to be updated for sure. The experience was ok. The area was comfortable and quiet. The hotel was warm and clean, the room was spacious, but a bit worn. The ratio price-service was acceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, great traditional food, beautiful traditional onsen and Japanese sleeping experience. Gave it a low rating because over priced at $350 per night. Would have given 5 stars if everything was the same, but price was $100 less. I wish the women's onsen had a English language directions (apparently the men's did).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean, and very caring staff. Dinner service was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED our stay. Staff was extremely helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024